Government Quotes by Bias of Priene

The majority is wicked.

— Bias of Priene

Hear much, speak little

— Bias of Priene

It becomes not a law-maker to be a law-breaker.

— Bias of Priene

Speak of the Gods as they are.

— Bias of Priene

He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.

— Bias of Priene

Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.

— Bias of Priene

What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.

— Bias of Priene

The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune.

— Bias of Priene

Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.

— Bias of Priene

Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.

— Bias of Priene

Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.

— Bias of Priene